A court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking a stay on Arun Jaitley's defamation case against him, and the top court reserved its order on the Cauvery row.

GST Council meet ends ahead of schedule as states fail to reach consensus on rates: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the final slabs would depend on the source of funds meant to compensate states for revenue losses.

Court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking stay on criminal defamation case against him: The Delhi High Court said the chief minister's petition, which challenged Arun Jaitley's charges against him, was 'devoid of merit'.

Supreme Court reserves order on validity of appeals against 2007 Cauvery tribunal verdict: The apex court bench reportedly hinted that the judgment in the case could be pronounced in two weeks.

Pakistan media regulator bans airing of Indian content on satellite TV channels and FM radio: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority said they have decided to withdraw the 'one-sided concession given to India in 2006 by Pervez Musharraf'.

MNS workers protest against release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' outside Mumbai theatre, 12 arrested: Raj Thackeray's party had rejected Karan Johar's statement that he will not 'engage with talent' from Pakistan, saying they will not let the film hit cinemas.

Bengaluru FC make history, become first Indian team to enter AFC Cup final: Sunil Chhetri's side defeated Malaysian opponents Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-1 in the tournament's second semi-final in the city.

Babul Supriyo's convoy allegedly attacked by Trinamool workers in West Bengal's Asansol: The Union minister claimed that TMC leader Malay Ghatak was behind the assault, during which he sustained minor injuries and his vehicle was also vandalised.

Human rights commission issues notice to Odisha government after hospital fire: After visiting the facility in Bhubaneshwar, Health Minister JP Nadda said there were a number of safety issues that needed to be addressed.

RSS, BJP deliberately spreading violence in Kannur, says Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: He said his government was open to the idea of holding an all-party meeting to restore peace in the district, urging the BJP and CPI(M) to stop the bloodshed.